Gary Moore submitted this photo and note: “With a full moon overlooking the Vintage Aircraft campground, our polished 1946 Globe Swift reflects the evening colors from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Pilots
Effort will be required
Over the course of my career as a flight instructor and aviation advocate, I can’t even count the number of people who have expressed a desire to become a pilot. Flying is cool. Undeniably so. It’s a sexy job. Being a pilot carries an element of panache that many seek, but only a few attain.
Real Pilot Story: Crossed wires
In “Real Pilot Story: Crossed Wires,” commercial pilot and CFI Greg Soter reflects on an emergency landing near Birdseye, Utah, in June 2013, after discovering an electrical fire in the back of the Cessna 172 he was flying.
TL Sport introduces two backcountry aircraft
Focused on the growing market of remote, challenging destinations, these new aircraft are being designed, engineered, and manufactured by TL Sport Aircraft specifically for the North American market, according to officials with the Czech Republic-based company.
Stratus Power Max introduced
The latest addition to the company’s line of TSO-certified USB charging products, Stratus Power Max delivers up to 60 watts of charging power, according to company officials.
Near miss disrupts training flight
As the student began the turn, they spotted nearby traffic to the southeast and the SkyWatch system alerted us to the presence of the same altitude traffic.
Picture of the Day: Oshkosh fireworks
Richard Neville submitted these photos and a note: “Fireworks light up the night at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Human Factors: An unhealthy tango for two
We have a less than ideal airport layout with intersecting runways, view-limiting terrain, and published data ignored by the locals. Why, yes, that does seem like a good recipe for an accident, doesn’t it?
Grant awarded to prepare Appalachian airports for electric aircraft
Researchers at Ohio University have received a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to work with 36 airports in Ohio, Kentucky, and North Carolina to investigate what needs to be done to prepare for electric aircraft.